Quad/Graphics shows a cyclical, low-margin printing business whose operating margin has largely held between 1.4% and 5.7% and whose net margin frequently sits below 1%, leaving little buffer against input-cost or volume shocks.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 28, 2026 | $0.35-5.4% vs $0.37 | $587M+0.6% vs $583M |
Q3 2026 Jul 28, 2026 | $0.24+21.6% vs $0.20 | $578M+5.9% vs $545M |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | $0.25+13.6% vs $0.22 | $581M-0.0% vs $581M |
Q1 2026 Feb 17, 2026 | $0.36+0.0% vs $0.36 | $631M-0.4% vs $633M |
Quad/Graphics (QUAD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.31 per share a year ago.
Updates full-year 2026 financial guidance, improving Net Sales range Provided $23 million of returns to shareholders year-to-date SUSSEX, Wis., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) ("Quad" or the "Company"), a marketing experience company that solves complex marketing challenges for its clients, today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
SUSSEX, Wis., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) ("Quad" or the "Company"), a marketing experience company that solves complex marketing challenges for its clients, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's common stock of $0.10 per share.
Quad/Graphics has surged over 63% in a year, but operational recovery appears prematurely priced in. QUAD's revenues have steadily declined to $2.38 billion, with only a 1% uptick in the latest quarter and persistent structural headwinds in print. Profitability metrics are mixed: margins improved except for EBITDA, which now sits at 5.6%, while cash flow remains highly seasonal and debt has increased.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.61 | $392.37M | 14.47 | -9.44% | 0.93% | 21.18% | 3.79% | |
| $17.82 | $1.88B | 127.93 | 15.58% | 0.75% | 1.04% | — | |
| $5.06 | $466.82M | 7.33 | -8.49% | 4.23% | 9.73% | 5.68% | |
| $172.48 | $4.29B | 11.92 | 12.2% | 11.89% | 26.36% | — | |
| $20.85 | $527.47M | 13.56 | -0.56% | 9.81% | 12.58% | 4.84% | |
| $44.64 | $2.62B | 11.03 | 77.36% | 30.01% | 11.1% | 2.16% |
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 28, 2026·SEC
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May 22, 2026·SEC
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Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) reported $2.85B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $2.42B in fiscal year 2025. That is 7% more than the $2.27B of fiscal year 2008.
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) grew revenue by 14.1% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) earned $26.5M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 0.9% net margin).
Yes. Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) pays a dividend that yields 3.79% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) had a return on equity (ROE) of 21.2% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (QUAD) generated $37.2M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
